Senior Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist The Contract Specialist provides acquisition support for large-scale design, construction, and transportation projects. This role supports cradle-to-grave contracting functions under the guidance of a federal Contracting Officer, including acquisition planning, solicitation development, source selection, award processing, contract administration, and closeout. Key Responsibilities Conduct acquisition planning and market research in coordination with project teams and Contracting Officer Prepare and issue solicitations, amendments, and Requests for Proposals/Quotes Support source selection activities, cost/price analysis, and negotiation documentation Draft award packages and distribute final contract documentation Maintain electronic contract files and resolve payment or wage determination issues Process contract modifications, evaluate contractor proposals, and document negotiations Prepare closeout documentation and ensure compliance with FAR, DIAR, and agency policies Minimum Qualifications Education (must meet one of the following): Completion of an accredited 4-year bachelor's degree with a major in any field; or Contracting/Acquisition/Procurement experience of at least 20 years; or Completion of 24 semester hours in Business in any combination of the following disciplines: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management; and Possession of Federal Acquisition Certification in Contracting (FAC-C) Professional or equivalent (e.g., DAWIA Level II/III) A bachelor's degree in any of the listed business disciplines satisfies both the degree and 24 semester hour requirement when paired with FAC-C Professional or equivalent certification. Experience: Minimum 5 years of federal contracting experience Experience with construction and architect-engineer services preferred Ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV and pass background/security clearance Systems and Tools FPDS, PRISM, FBMS, SAM.gov, IPP Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) SharePoint and other agency-specific platforms Work Environment and Compliance Remote work setup; contractor provides home office equipment Core hours: 9:00 AM3:00 PM Mountain Time, MondayFriday No work on federal holidays Contractor personnel must clearly identify as non-government (e.g., email signature, badge, directory listings) No access to government vehicles, internal HR services, or employee-only events Security and Training Requirements Completion of IT Security Awareness training upon onboarding and annually Signed Rules of Behavior and confidentiality agreements Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12)

Created: 2026-03-05